Episode 41: From Refugee to Pharmacist: Reversing Diabetes Naturally Dr. Cindy welcomes Dr. Amanda Yue, a pharmacist with an incredible survival story who escaped Cambodia during the Khmer Rouge and now helps people reverse type 2 diabetes. Amanda shares how traditional pharmacy couldn't save her parents from diabetes complications, leading her to discover the root cause: insulin resistance. Learn why fasting insulin tests matter more than glucose, the simple triglyceride-to-HDL ratio that reveals your metabolic health, and why GLP-1 injections aren't the answer. Discover natural alternatives like Yerba Mate tea, the power of intermittent fasting, and why "don't fear fat" should be your new motto. Amanda's mother-in-law reversed diabetes in 9 months—proof that simple solutions work! In this episode, we cover:   (4:00) How do you get from donuts to pharmaceuticals? (15:00) Diabetes and the role of insulin (19:00) Did Dr. Amanda really get banned from TikTok? (20:00) What is the number one question a patient should ask the doctor? (26:00) Intermittent fasting (30:00) Don’t fear the fat! (37:00) How important is exercise? (40:00) Rapid-fire question   Dr. Cindy’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/drcindyspeaks Dr. Cindy’s Merch   Dr. Cindy’s Partners: Professional Health Products: http://www.phpltd.com Stopain Clinical: https://www.stopainclinical.com/ Infinedi: https://infinedi.net/   About Amanda Yue:   Dr. Amanda is a functional medicine practitioner, pharmacist, MELT and yoga instructor, and an Insulin IQ-certified coach. She is known as the Root Cause Pharmacist.   She is passionate about healing the whole body, not just addressing symptoms.   As a retail pharmacist for over 30 years, Dr.  Amanda grew increasingly frustrated with how our conventional healthcare system focuses on treating symptoms rather than addressing the root cause. When she became unwell, she turned to holistic approaches outside the conventional system to restore her health.   Through these holistic modalities, she transformed her own health. Her mission now is to help others achieve sustainable health outcomes by addressing the root cause of their conditions.   She discovered a simple protocol that often works better than medication for chronic health issues. Along the way, she learned that insulin resistance is at the root of most chronic health conditions, yet it is rarely addressed (or tested for) in conventional care.   It’s time to shift the focus toward prevention and root-cause solutions.   Follow Amanda:  Facebook  Instagram  LinkedIn  TikTok  Restoredigestion.com   Helpful Links: youfeelgreat.com Discount code: Restore   Follow, rate, and review Dr. Cindy on Apple and Spotify! If you love Dr. Cindy's episodes, here's how to follow her so you never miss one!   For Apple, click the “Follow” button at the top of the page on the right.  For Spotify, click the “Follow” button below Dr. Cindy’s show tile.   Questions about her content? Please visit Dr. Cindy’s disclaimer at the bottom of the page. www.drcindyspeaks.com/podcast